Many metal guitar finishes can be placed into one of just a few categories: the un-flashy all-black, all-flashy neon, and camo. But against such a backdrop, other shredders' burled tops, flamed maple finishes, and custom designs are bound to stand out.
Below, we've rounded up some absolutely gorgeous specimens (and one oddly beautiful gory axe) that can still sound just as mean as their dark-hearted and neon-finished brethren.
For more information on any of the guitars, click the image to go to their individual listings.